Skip to content

EveryWriter

Empowering Writers Since 1999

Menu
  • Home
  • Reading
    • On Writing
    • Interviews
    • Famous Authors
    • Stories
    • Poetry
  • Writing
    • Writing Lab 101
      • Writing Tips
      • Writing Tropes
      • Grammar Help
    • Contests & More
      • Contests for writers
      • Games for Writers
      • Quizzes for Writers
    • Writing Inspiration
    • Writing Prompts
      • Writing Prompts
      • Creative Writing Prompts
      • Student Writing Prompts
      • Journal Writing Prompts
      • Poetry Writing Prompts
      • Daily Writing Prompts
      • Holiday Writing Prompts
    • Writer’s Questions
  • Publishing
    • Publishing Tips
    • Literary Magazines
    • Book Publishers
  • Promotions
    • Book Promotions
    • Promoting Tips
    • News and Announcements
    • Classifieds
    • Newsletter
  • Teaching Writing
  • Submit
    • About Us
    • Submit
    • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with US
Menu

Author: Richard

Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter  Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.

A Key to Voice by Ian Martínez Cassmeyer

Posted on September 9, 2020January 25, 2023 by Richard

One concept writing-program instructors love to discuss, in lieu of craft, which might better serve their students, is voice. It seems absurd to do so because voice is the one thing one cannot teach in writing,

Read more
3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value

3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value

Posted on September 8, 2020September 9, 2020 by Richard

3 Reasons Why Horror has Cultural Value: Though they capture the imaginations of many, tales of the weird, the fantastical, and the horrifying tend to be regarded as lesser works of literature–assuming they’re considered literature at all.  

Read more

Slither and Me by Jean Fineberg

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Richard

Jean Fineberg is a poet and jazz musician with an M.Ed. in Psychology. Her father left a new poem of his every on the table every morning.

Read more

Among the Cattails by Christopher Seiji Berardino

Posted on May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by Richard

The searchlights from the guard towers were yet not lit, and in the blue of twilight, the garden looked like a tiny village. Bridges of desert wood crossed a shallow pond, connecting sandy peninsulas that stuck out into the water like rounded chins. A squat gazebo sat stoically above a thicket of cattails, standing careful guard over the many rows of watermelon, daikon, and lettuce.

Read more

This Is Just To Say (during Corona Virus) by Christopher Berardino

Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Richard

Christopher Berardino is a writer of Japanese-American descent from Orange County, CA. He received an MFA in Fiction from Cornell University in 2018. His work has previously appeared in Flash Fiction, Blind Corner Literary Magazine, The Copperfield Review, FLARE: The Flagler Review, and others.

Read more

Daily Writing Prompts

Posted on April 20, 2020December 2, 2023 by Richard

Welcome to our daily writing prompts page. These were started in our writers group over at Discord, and Kimberlee @Urania_theMuse, one of our members, took over the responsibilities and has been doing a great job. We will be adding new prompts each day. Please follow Kimberlee on Twitter and leave a comment below. If you…

Read more

Art by Kez Bonser

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Richard

As a “Distinction” graduate of Britain’s Nottingham School of Art (Adams Building, Lace Market, Nottingham, UK) Kez Bonser is experienced working with acrylic, pen/ink, 3D and iPad – in the service of story illustration, sketch art, formal portraiture, cartoon art, comic logos, nature art, etc.

Read more

drought by Stella Vinitchi Radulescu

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Richard

Stella Vinitchi Radulescu was born in Romania and left the country permanently in 1983, at the height of the communist regime. Writing poetry in three languages, she has published numerous books in the United States, France, Belgium, and Romania. Her last collection of poetry I scrape the window of nothingness – new & selected poems was published in…

Read more

Top 5 Simple Daily Habits To Improve Your Writing Skills

Posted on March 15, 2020January 25, 2023 by Richard

Writing books, blog posts, articles, or even good captions for your photos on social media can be a difficult task. You need to get some inspiration, understand exactly what you’re going to write, and be able to wrap your ideas into a proper style. Some people think that writing is all about talent, but the truth is that writing is a skill.

Read more

Art by Jack Fishburn

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Richard

‘ I was born In Armthorpe, England, and then moved to Saskatchewan when I was 10. I learned about the Zeno paradox and Benoit Mandelbrot and have since been enthralled by the beauty of fractals.

Read more

Art by Reneta Isin

Posted on December 18, 2019December 19, 2019 by Richard

Reneta Isin is a professional artist from Lovech, Bulgaria, and a graduate of the National School of Applied Arts in Troyan. She mostly works with a palette of oil colors, specializing in portraiture

Read more

Writing Prompt: Space Runner

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Richard

You are running drugs from Alpha Centauri A to Alpha Centauri B. If the alliance catches you, they will kill you. Your ship is a 40 year old freighter with minimal weapons. You are trying to get through a blockade when you pick up an organism that attaches itself to the outside of your ship. You are also being chased through the solar system by a warship.

Read more

Three Hours by Helen Zhou

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Richard

Helen Zhou was highly commended in the Inspired by Tagore Writing Competition (2011), awarded first place in the Torrance Legacy Creative Writing Awards (2011) and was a Commended Foyle Young Poet (2012).

Read more

Early Morning, Paknajol

Posted on December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by Richard

Early Morning, Paknajol by Lee Daniels A bell is ringing For someone’s first puja. And meanwhile I Am making a prayer Of my own: A meditation on the sounds of Daybreak: The cawing of crows, Rain falling, A hammer, A broom’s sweeping in The street, A saw, The babbling of A baby. The salamandrine glow…

Read more

A Narrow Bridge by Avital Gad-Cykman

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Richard

I’ve sang this ancient song in moments my mouth started singing on its own, and I listened with interest to learn what would come out of it.

Read more
  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • …
  • 63
  • Next

AD




Call for Submissions

Open Submissions for fiction and poetry. See our submission guidelines.

Latest

  • JB on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “They played ding-dong ditch Kids laughed as a muzzle flashed- It was their last game” Oct 25, 07:23
  • JB on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: ““In life and in death” Were the words that she whispered- Dragging me to hell” Oct 25, 07:18
  • Patricia Hawkhead on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “slice off the skin cut out the eyes peel the potato” Oct 24, 08:25
  • Martina on 2025 6 Words of Horror for Halloween Contest: “Skeleton swaps from killed to kill.” Oct 24, 07:45
  • Delano Britt on 2025 6 Words of Horror for Halloween Contest: “Monster under bed, wearing moms pajamas.” Oct 23, 20:29
  • P.L. Spence on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “Very nice!” Oct 23, 15:58
  • P.L. Spence on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “Nice!” Oct 23, 15:57
  • P.L. Spence on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “[It may be disqualified, but this is a mini story in haiku form. So all haikus are connected for create…” Oct 23, 15:55
  • JB on 2025 Haunted Haiku Contest: “There was a town I Faint recall, nothing within It felt real at all” Oct 22, 19:15
  • JB on COUNTDOWN TO 2025 TERROR: 50 Words of Horror Contest : “Vegan: The smell of his neighbor’s cookout triggered a memory. One that he’d suppressed for so long. One he avoided……” Oct 22, 19:14

Search

Get the magazine and free books

When you sign up you get 2 free horror ebooks and digital copies of our magazine for free!



Featured Classic Work

The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

Around our site

  • Writing Prompts
  • Writing Tips
  • Contests for writers
  • Submissions
  • Stories
  • Poetry
  • Literary Magazines
  • Book Publishers
  • Newsletter

New Poetry

Blindsight by Julie Dexter a poem

J.M Summers’ New Poem Crocuses

New Short Stories

1979, Hungary By Zary Fekete

Read 1979, Hungary By Zary Fekete

Damn if You Do…by R.S. Nelson

Damn if You Do…by R.S. Nelson

 

© 2025 EveryWriter | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT